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Mammoth vs. Hurricanes prediction: Why Carolina is favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [1/29/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Utah Mammoth vs Carolina Hurricanes predictions for NHL Thursday.
The Carolina Hurricanes and Utah Mammoth are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Lenovo Center on Thursday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.
The championship matchup pairs two 14–3 teams coming off sharply contrasting conference title games, with New England advancing through a low-scoring, snow-filled AFC Championship win over Denver and Seattle earning its place after a 31–27 NFC Championship thriller against the Rams.
The clash also spotlights two offensive focal points, with Drake Maye guiding New England through a composed, run-focused AFC title performance and Jaxon Smith-Njigba entering as Seattle’s primary playmaker following a 153-yard, one-touchdown outing in the NFC Championship.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model projects the Hurricanes as the most likely winner of the Mammoth vs. Hurricanes game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Mammoth vs. Canes prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL game between the Mammoth and the Hurricanes 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Hurricanes a 59% chance of beating the Mammoth.
According to our model, the Mammoth (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 57% chance of going over.
Mammoth vs. Hurricanes odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Mammoth | Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-162) | -1.5 (+145) |
| Moneyline | +152 | -170 |
| Total | o5.5 (-134) | u5.5 (+114) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Mammoth vs. Hurricanes picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Mammoth +1.5 | -162 |
| Moneyline | Mammoth | +152 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -134 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Mammoth to win.
Mammoth vs. Hurricanes player props
Who will score a goal in Mammoth vs. Hurricanes?
According to our model, Seth Jarvis is most likely to score an anytime goal in Mammoth vs. Hurricanes.
Our projections give Jarvis a 31.5% chance of scoring a goal at Lenovo Center, while the star is a 5.9% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Utah Mammoth
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Clayton Keller | 30.4% |
| Lawson Crouse | 26.4% |
| Nick Schmaltz | 25.7% |
| JJ Peterka | 24.8% |
| Barrett Hayton | 20.2% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | 31.5% |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | 31.1% |
| Sebastian Aho | 29.1% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 28.7% |
| Taylor Hall | 20.3% |
First goal scorer predictions
Utah Mammoth
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Clayton Keller | 6.1% |
| Lawson Crouse | 5.0% |
| JJ Peterka | 4.5% |
| Nick Schmaltz | 4.4% |
| Barrett Hayton | 3.8% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | 5.9% |
| Andrei Svechnikov | 5.7% |
| Nikolaj Ehlers | 5.6% |
| Sebastian Aho | 5.4% |
| Logan Stankoven | 4.0% |
Mammoth vs. Canes game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's action between the Hurricanes and Mammoth at Lenovo Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Utah Mammoth vs. Carolina Hurricanes
- Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Lenovo Center
Conclusion
We predict the Hurricanes, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Mammoth on Thursday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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